West Newbury, Massachusetts population by gender
The table below shows West Newbury town's population by gender
| Gender | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 2,231 | 49.35% |
| Female | 2,290 | 50.65% |
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West Newbury, Massachusetts population by gender, in percentage
The female percentage in the USA is 50.41% while the male percentage is 49.59%, compared to 50.65% females and 49.35% males in West Newbury, Massachusetts.
The above comparison shows there are more females than males in the West Newbury town town as compared to the nation.
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West Newbury, Massachusetts population by gender.
There is a slight majority of female population, with 50.65% of total population being female.
West Newbury, Massachusetts gender ratio
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021
In West Newbury, Massachusetts, there are less men than women. The West Newbury, Massachusetts gender ratio is 97.4:100 i.e. 97.4 men to 100 women (0.974).
This ratio is lower than the national average of 98.4:100 i.e 98.4 men to 100 women (0.984).
West Newbury, Massachusetts gender ratio by age
In West Newbury, Massachusetts, the sex ratio for children under 18 years is 75.3 boys per 100 girls (75.3:100).Having said that, for seniors aged 80 and older, there are 263.2 males per 100 females (263.2:100).
On the national level, the sex ratio (male per 100 females) for under 18 age group is 104.9:100, and 63.4:100 for the senior population 80 years and older.
West Newbury, Massachusetts gender ratio by age
The table below lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for West Newbury, Massachusetts.
| Age Group | Population (Male) | Population (Female) | Gender Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 50 | 96 | 0.52 |
| 5 to 9 years | 81 | 112 | 0.72 |
| 10 to 14 years | 132 | 174 | 0.76 |
| 15 to 19 years | 181 | 138 | 1.31 |
| 20 to 24 years | 116 | 117 | 0.99 |
| 25 to 29 years | 77 | 83 | 0.93 |
| 30 to 34 years | 153 | 107 | 1.43 |
| 35 to 39 years | 84 | 107 | 0.79 |
| 40 to 44 years | 80 | 98 | 0.82 |
| 45 to 49 years | 149 | 105 | 1.42 |
| 50 to 54 years | 177 | 238 | 0.74 |
| 55 to 59 years | 270 | 169 | 1.60 |
| 60 to 64 years | 147 | 228 | 0.64 |
| 65 to 69 years | 212 | 305 | 0.70 |
| 70 to 74 years | 133 | 103 | 1.29 |
| 75 to 79 years | 89 | 72 | 1.24 |
| 80 to 84 years | 80 | 28 | 2.86 |
| 85 years and over | 20 | 10 | 2.00 |
Interesting observation from the above table:
- The sex ratio at birth is 0.521 i.e. 52.1 boys per 100 girls.
- For the 60-64 years, the sex ratio is 0.645 i.e. 35.5 less men per 100 women.
- While for senior most population of 85+ age group, the sex ratio is 2.000 i.e. 2 senior men per 100 senior women.
West Newbury, Massachusetts population by gender & age
For male population, the largest age group is 55-59 years with a population of 270. Whereas, for the female population, the largest age group is 65-69 years with a population of 305.
As you can note from the above numbers, the largest age group for men and women are different.
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West Newbury, Massachusetts population by gender and age.
Largest age group (population): Male # 55-59 years (270) | Female # 65-69 years (305).
Under the age of 5, there are 50 boys and 96 girls in West Newbury, Massachusetts. Thus there are 46 less boys than girls under the age of 5.
Between the age group of 60-64 years, there are 147 males and 228 females in West Newbury, Massachusetts. Thus there are 81 less males than females between the age of 60 and 64 years.
For the senior most age group of 85+ years, there are 20 males and 10 females.
Things to know
What percent of West Newbury, Massachusetts is female?
According to the ACS survey, of the total West Newbury, Massachusetts population of 4,521, 50.65% percent are females.
What percentage of West Newbury, Massachusetts is male?
According to the ACS survey, of the total West Newbury, Massachusetts population of 4,521, 49.35% percent are males.
What is the male to female ratio in West Newbury, Massachusetts?
In West Newbury, Massachusetts, the male to female ratio is 97.4:100 i.e. 97.4 men to 100 women (0.974).
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates